Rare Rescued Flying Fox Snuggling Teddy Bear is the Cutest Thing You’ll See Today (VIDEO) 15.5K Views 4 weeks ago
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You may remember the story of the very unique Grey Headed Flying Fox, named Tal’ngai Dha’run, who is currently being taken care of at the Australian Bat Clinic and Wildlife Trauma Center. Tal’ngai Dha’run would be hard to forget as he is so incredibly breathtaking. It’s believed this little one has leucism, a condition that causes partial loss of pigmentation in an animal resulting in white, pale, or patchy coloration of the skin, hair, feathers, scales, or cuticle, but not the eyes. Not only is he rare, but they believe he might just be the only one who exists!
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From the tiny, insectivorous bumblebee bat to the fruitarian giant golden-crowned flying fox, bats are an incredibly diverse species. Unfortunately, they’re also one of the most misunderstood and feared species. While many associate them with sucking blood and carrying diseases, bats are actually essential to the ecosystems in which they live. For example, they are efficient pest control agents, which is good for civilians and farmers alike. In fact, bats are estimated to save the United States at least $3.7 billion dollars each year on pest control! Similarly, bats are excellent pollinators and plant seed-spreaders. In fact, much of the fruit we eat today we owe to the work of bats! Aside from being critical to our environment, bats are more than just bizarre flying creatures. They all have unique personalities and are